I Hate USC (vol. 1) (I Hate series) (v. 1) [Paperback]

Paul Finebaum (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Crane Hill Publishers (January 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 188154849X
• ISBN-13: 978-1881548492
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 3.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,330,527 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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32 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Save the 5 bucks; apply it to UCLA education, September 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: I Hate USC (vol. 1) (I Hate series) (v. 1) (Paperback)

A few words come to mind as I draw together my thoughts on this book: (1) waste, (2) of, (3) money. As a student at UCLA, I can't understand why anyone would waste paper trying to defame USC. Yes, that's right, I am a BRUIN, and I am not ashamed to say that USC is a prestigious institution worthy of international respect. A book of this caliber simply brings the interschool rivalry down to a tasteless level, one which I do not believe students at UCLA or USC wish to operate on.

Another thing bothered me about this book. Too much of it was devoted to attacking the financial background of USC students, implying that wealth and brain size are inversely proportional. One CAN be smart AND wealthy at the same time. My best friend from high school (who happened to be Valedictorian) had a perfect GPA and a 1590 on his SATs. He was accepted at Harvard, Yale, and everywhere else he applied. He now goes to USC.

Simply put, this book is neither cohesive nor cogent; purchasing it would be a waste of money, and reading it would be a waste of time. Go out and meet some Trojans for yourself, then decide whether or not you really hate USC.

1.0 out of 5 stars It's Not Worth the Price, Even when it is FREE!, May 29, 2011

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Ward D. Testerman "Dr. T." (I15 from LA to Utah) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I Hate USC (I Hate series) (Paperback)

I did not pay for this book as it was "given" to me, but it was still overpriced. I gave it back within the hour! Freud and many others (I paraphrase) say, "Hatred like this can only be developed from a very deep envy" of everything USC. It follows, if you read the previous reviews, that it is a very true statement. As a USC Alum, I would not waste my time to read the sequel about UCLA and, quite frankly, only skimmed this trash! Those of you who buy this are real literary giants from UCLA but it makes you a midget when compared to any other person.
I worked and put myself through USC like 70% of my classmates. I was priviledged to study with children of some real giants, and some other students who became giants, in industry. Not in awe, just a great interaction with people who knew where they were going and why.
Our Trojan Tradition is second to none in collegiate history. As my dentist, who went to UCLA as an undergraduate said,"You are a Bruin for four years. You are a Trojan for life!" You hear that a lot but never the other way around. Yes, he bought UCLA tickets and joined their booster club ... so he could get 50 yard line tickets to the SC-UCLA game. He also gave more generously to SC and held 30 yard line tickets. He stated, "UCLA is cheap for good tickets to the SC game."

Don't even bother to buy this trash book or it's sequel. Rather, save you money for CA taxes so UCLA will still have a team to field against us!

13 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars USC Sucks, September 12, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: I Hate USC (vol. 1) (I Hate series) (v. 1) (Paperback)

...but UCLA swallows. "My maid went to UCLA", "University of Spoiled Children" "University of Caucasians Lost among Asians"...yada yada yada. You have heard all of this tired garbage before. Save your five bucks and put gas in your moped.